Carolina Jimenez Sandoval
@cjimenezdc.bsky.social
President of WOLA (Washington Office on Latin America). Human rights defender. Posts are my own
Our message after the attacks against Venezuelan activists in Bogota 👇
October 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our message after the attacks against Venezuelan activists in Bogota 👇
One of the most powerful legacies of this 2025 #NobelPeacePrize is the link established between peace and democracy.
Paraphrasing the great Martin Luther King, in this century of advancing authoritarianism, we can now say: "The erosion of democracy anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere."
Paraphrasing the great Martin Luther King, in this century of advancing authoritarianism, we can now say: "The erosion of democracy anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere."
October 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
One of the most powerful legacies of this 2025 #NobelPeacePrize is the link established between peace and democracy.
Paraphrasing the great Martin Luther King, in this century of advancing authoritarianism, we can now say: "The erosion of democracy anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere."
Paraphrasing the great Martin Luther King, in this century of advancing authoritarianism, we can now say: "The erosion of democracy anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere."
If you are looking for an interesting interview to read about #LatinAmerica this weekend, I highly recommend the one to Alma Guillermoprieto by @jacobinmagazin.bsky.social 👇
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Alma Guillermoprieto Reflects on Latin America’s Arc
After decades covering Latin America's tumultuous politics, legendary journalist Alma Guillermoprieto speaks to Jacobin about chronicling life in a region where destruction comes easily, bravery is ne...
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October 4, 2025 at 7:25 AM
If you are looking for an interesting interview to read about #LatinAmerica this weekend, I highly recommend the one to Alma Guillermoprieto by @jacobinmagazin.bsky.social 👇
jacobin.com/2025/09/guil...
jacobin.com/2025/09/guil...
I am deeply honored to be selected as a Distinguished Fellow on Human Rights and Global Justice at the University of Pennsylvania’s
@perryworldhouse.bsky.social This recognition is a reminder of the importance of continuing the fight for dignity and justice in a troubled world.
Gracias 💜
@perryworldhouse.bsky.social This recognition is a reminder of the importance of continuing the fight for dignity and justice in a troubled world.
Gracias 💜
We are excited to announce our new cohort of visiting fellows for 2025-26! 🌎 👏 Throughout the year, @upenn.edu students and faculty will be able to engage with and learn from this outstanding group of experts from around the world. Read more:: perryworldhouse.upenn.edu/news-and-ins...
September 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I am deeply honored to be selected as a Distinguished Fellow on Human Rights and Global Justice at the University of Pennsylvania’s
@perryworldhouse.bsky.social This recognition is a reminder of the importance of continuing the fight for dignity and justice in a troubled world.
Gracias 💜
@perryworldhouse.bsky.social This recognition is a reminder of the importance of continuing the fight for dignity and justice in a troubled world.
Gracias 💜
Reposted by Carolina Jimenez Sandoval
As Latin America deals with a “new” military strategy from the US, here are five reasons why this anti-drug plan won’t work 👇
www.wola.org/analysis/fiv...
www.wola.org/analysis/fiv...
Five Reasons Why Trump's Anti-Cartel Military Plan Will Fail - WOLA
“President Trump has secretly signed a directive to the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain Latin American drug cartels that his administration has deemed terrorist organizations,” ...
www.wola.org
August 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As Latin America deals with a “new” military strategy from the US, here are five reasons why this anti-drug plan won’t work 👇
www.wola.org/analysis/fiv...
www.wola.org/analysis/fiv...
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Tensions between the #US and #Venezuela continue to rise.
A military attack is highly unlikely and would constitute a major breach of international law. But as I told the @nytimes.com Maduro’s numbers about his “militia” are just “a boisterous way of showing power”👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/w...
A military attack is highly unlikely and would constitute a major breach of international law. But as I told the @nytimes.com Maduro’s numbers about his “militia” are just “a boisterous way of showing power”👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/w...
Warships From the ‘Gringo Empire’ Move Close, but Many Venezuelans Shrug
www.nytimes.com
August 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Tensions between the #US and #Venezuela continue to rise.
A military attack is highly unlikely and would constitute a major breach of international law. But as I told the @nytimes.com Maduro’s numbers about his “militia” are just “a boisterous way of showing power”👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/w...
A military attack is highly unlikely and would constitute a major breach of international law. But as I told the @nytimes.com Maduro’s numbers about his “militia” are just “a boisterous way of showing power”👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/w...
Tensions between the #US and #Venezuela continue to rise.
A military attack is highly unlikely and would constitute a major breach of international law. But as I told the @nytimes.com Maduro’s numbers about his “militia” are just “a boisterous way of showing power”👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/w...
A military attack is highly unlikely and would constitute a major breach of international law. But as I told the @nytimes.com Maduro’s numbers about his “militia” are just “a boisterous way of showing power”👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/w...
Warships From the ‘Gringo Empire’ Move Close, but Many Venezuelans Shrug
www.nytimes.com
August 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Tensions between the #US and #Venezuela continue to rise.
A military attack is highly unlikely and would constitute a major breach of international law. But as I told the @nytimes.com Maduro’s numbers about his “militia” are just “a boisterous way of showing power”👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/w...
A military attack is highly unlikely and would constitute a major breach of international law. But as I told the @nytimes.com Maduro’s numbers about his “militia” are just “a boisterous way of showing power”👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/w...
As Latin America deals with a “new” military strategy from the US, here are five reasons why this anti-drug plan won’t work 👇
www.wola.org/analysis/fiv...
www.wola.org/analysis/fiv...
Five Reasons Why Trump's Anti-Cartel Military Plan Will Fail - WOLA
“President Trump has secretly signed a directive to the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain Latin American drug cartels that his administration has deemed terrorist organizations,” ...
www.wola.org
August 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As Latin America deals with a “new” military strategy from the US, here are five reasons why this anti-drug plan won’t work 👇
www.wola.org/analysis/fiv...
www.wola.org/analysis/fiv...
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🇸🇻 “La elección indefinida básicamente es incompatible con la democracia.”
— @cjimenezdc.bsky.social, presidenta de WOLA, sobre la aprobación de la reelección indefinida en #ElSalvador y la respuesta de Estados Unidos a esta decisión.
📺 Mira la entrevista completa: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TiW...
— @cjimenezdc.bsky.social, presidenta de WOLA, sobre la aprobación de la reelección indefinida en #ElSalvador y la respuesta de Estados Unidos a esta decisión.
📺 Mira la entrevista completa: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TiW...
Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. apoya la reelección indefinida en El Salvador
YouTube video by CNN en Español
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August 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🇸🇻 “La elección indefinida básicamente es incompatible con la democracia.”
— @cjimenezdc.bsky.social, presidenta de WOLA, sobre la aprobación de la reelección indefinida en #ElSalvador y la respuesta de Estados Unidos a esta decisión.
📺 Mira la entrevista completa: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TiW...
— @cjimenezdc.bsky.social, presidenta de WOLA, sobre la aprobación de la reelección indefinida en #ElSalvador y la respuesta de Estados Unidos a esta decisión.
📺 Mira la entrevista completa: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TiW...
Reposted by Carolina Jimenez Sandoval
I promised to send updates from the field. Here’s what we learned in Honduras, from those who work with deported migrants, about what they experience in ICE custody.
Family separations. Maternal and infant health. Abuse of trans people. Valuables and cash seized.
Read: www.wola.org/analysis/dis...
Family separations. Maternal and infant health. Abuse of trans people. Valuables and cash seized.
Read: www.wola.org/analysis/dis...
July 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I promised to send updates from the field. Here’s what we learned in Honduras, from those who work with deported migrants, about what they experience in ICE custody.
Family separations. Maternal and infant health. Abuse of trans people. Valuables and cash seized.
Read: www.wola.org/analysis/dis...
Family separations. Maternal and infant health. Abuse of trans people. Valuables and cash seized.
Read: www.wola.org/analysis/dis...
#Colombia
After a historic ruling, the US should not interfere with Colombia's judicial independence:
www.wola.org/analysis/his...
After a historic ruling, the US should not interfere with Colombia's judicial independence:
www.wola.org/analysis/his...
Historic Ruling in Colombia: A Win for the Country’s Legal System - WOLA
On July 28, Colombia’s judicial system found former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez guilty of witness tampering, specifically for abuse of process and bribing a public official. This unprecedented decisi...
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July 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#Colombia
After a historic ruling, the US should not interfere with Colombia's judicial independence:
www.wola.org/analysis/his...
After a historic ruling, the US should not interfere with Colombia's judicial independence:
www.wola.org/analysis/his...
The Americas is the most dangerous region in the world for LGBTIQ+ people, with more than 1,200 LGBTIQ+ people murdered in 2024 in 5 countries.
In the US, the Trump administration is targeting trans people, trying to "erase" an entire community. Read our latest analysis👇
www.wola.org/analysis/the...
In the US, the Trump administration is targeting trans people, trying to "erase" an entire community. Read our latest analysis👇
www.wola.org/analysis/the...
The State of Trans Rights Across the Americas: Recognition, Contradiction, Violence, and Backsliding - WOLA
In recent years, the state of trans rights across the Americas has been marked by a striking pattern of historic advances and devastating losses. While some countries have made significant progress fu...
www.wola.org
June 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Americas is the most dangerous region in the world for LGBTIQ+ people, with more than 1,200 LGBTIQ+ people murdered in 2024 in 5 countries.
In the US, the Trump administration is targeting trans people, trying to "erase" an entire community. Read our latest analysis👇
www.wola.org/analysis/the...
In the US, the Trump administration is targeting trans people, trying to "erase" an entire community. Read our latest analysis👇
www.wola.org/analysis/the...
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“[El gobierno] está escalando la criminalización de aquellas voces que informan, que documentan y que analizan la situación de derechos humanos y de la corrupción en el país.” - @cjimenezdc.bsky.social a CNN sobre la la detención de Ruth López en #ElSalvador. 👇
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Las causas de la detención e investigación contra Ruth López | CNN
Autoridades de El Salvador detuvieron a Ruth López, jefa de la Unidad de Anticorrupción y Justicia de Cristosal, una organización no gubernamental dedicada a la defensa de los derechos humanos y críti...
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May 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“[El gobierno] está escalando la criminalización de aquellas voces que informan, que documentan y que analizan la situación de derechos humanos y de la corrupción en el país.” - @cjimenezdc.bsky.social a CNN sobre la la detención de Ruth López en #ElSalvador. 👇
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🇸🇻 “Exigimos pleno respeto a sus derechos e información verificable sobre su paradero. Defender derechos humanos no es delito”, - @cjimenezdc.bsky.social.
En un artículo del LA Times, habla de la detención arbitraria de Ruth López, reconocida defensora de DDHH.
🔗 www.latimes.com/espanol/cali...
En un artículo del LA Times, habla de la detención arbitraria de Ruth López, reconocida defensora de DDHH.
🔗 www.latimes.com/espanol/cali...
Organismos internacionales abogan por defensora de derechos humanos arrestada en El Salvador
La abogada Ruth Eleonora López, experta en derecho electoral y defensora de derechos humanos, es una de las voces críticas en contra del régimen de Bukele
www.latimes.com
May 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🇸🇻 “Exigimos pleno respeto a sus derechos e información verificable sobre su paradero. Defender derechos humanos no es delito”, - @cjimenezdc.bsky.social.
En un artículo del LA Times, habla de la detención arbitraria de Ruth López, reconocida defensora de DDHH.
🔗 www.latimes.com/espanol/cali...
En un artículo del LA Times, habla de la detención arbitraria de Ruth López, reconocida defensora de DDHH.
🔗 www.latimes.com/espanol/cali...
WOLA and other International organizations condemn the arbitrary detention of human rights defender Ruth Lopez in #ElSalvador👇
We call for:
🔹 Ruth’s immediate release
🔹 Guarantees of her safety and due process
🔹 An end to the criminalization of dissent
We call for:
🔹 Ruth’s immediate release
🔹 Guarantees of her safety and due process
🔹 An end to the criminalization of dissent
#ElSalvador | URGENT 📣
Ruth is likely the victim of short-term enforced disappearance.
As of now, neither her family nor her legal team has been able to confirm her whereabouts or the detention center where she is being held.
Ruth is likely the victim of short-term enforced disappearance.
As of now, neither her family nor her legal team has been able to confirm her whereabouts or the detention center where she is being held.
May 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
WOLA and other International organizations condemn the arbitrary detention of human rights defender Ruth Lopez in #ElSalvador👇
We call for:
🔹 Ruth’s immediate release
🔹 Guarantees of her safety and due process
🔹 An end to the criminalization of dissent
We call for:
🔹 Ruth’s immediate release
🔹 Guarantees of her safety and due process
🔹 An end to the criminalization of dissent
Reposted by Carolina Jimenez Sandoval
#HabeasCorpus es un recurso legal que permite a persona detenida pedir a un tribunal que revise su detención. Es un mecanismo para que toda persona defienda su derecho a la libertdad.
Aún así, gobierno de EEUU está considerando eliminar el habeas corpus para migrantes👇
www.dw.com/es/suspensi%...
Aún así, gobierno de EEUU está considerando eliminar el habeas corpus para migrantes👇
www.dw.com/es/suspensi%...
"Una alerta sobre salud de la democracia en Estados Unidos" – DW – 16/05/2025
El principal asesor de Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, dijo que planea eliminar el recurso de 'habeas corpus' para migrantes. Expertos advierten sobre una violación de los derechos humanos de todos si s...
www.dw.com
May 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
#HabeasCorpus es un recurso legal que permite a persona detenida pedir a un tribunal que revise su detención. Es un mecanismo para que toda persona defienda su derecho a la libertdad.
Aún así, gobierno de EEUU está considerando eliminar el habeas corpus para migrantes👇
www.dw.com/es/suspensi%...
Aún así, gobierno de EEUU está considerando eliminar el habeas corpus para migrantes👇
www.dw.com/es/suspensi%...
Reposted by Carolina Jimenez Sandoval
🚨 🇺🇸 "Más allá del efecto para la población latina, también sería un terrible precedente para la democracia estadounidense", dijo Presidenta de WOLA @cjimenezdc.bsky.social en DW español sobre el plan de Trump de eliminar el habeas corpus para migrantes.
🔗 www.dw.com/es/suspensi%...
🔗 www.dw.com/es/suspensi%...
"Una alerta sobre salud de la democracia en Estados Unidos" – DW – 16/05/2025
El principal asesor de Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, dijo que planea eliminar el recurso de 'habeas corpus' para migrantes. Expertos advierten sobre una violación de los derechos humanos de todos si s...
www.dw.com
May 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
🚨 🇺🇸 "Más allá del efecto para la población latina, también sería un terrible precedente para la democracia estadounidense", dijo Presidenta de WOLA @cjimenezdc.bsky.social en DW español sobre el plan de Trump de eliminar el habeas corpus para migrantes.
🔗 www.dw.com/es/suspensi%...
🔗 www.dw.com/es/suspensi%...
Reposted by Carolina Jimenez Sandoval
🚨 "Nunca se había visto una narrativa tan deshumanizante hacia los migrantes."
En esta entrevista, nuestra presidenta @cjimenezdc.bsky.social analiza el impacto regional de las políticas migratorias de Trump y el uso del miedo como herramienta política.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dmi...
En esta entrevista, nuestra presidenta @cjimenezdc.bsky.social analiza el impacto regional de las políticas migratorias de Trump y el uso del miedo como herramienta política.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dmi...
Conversaciones Carolina Jiménez Sandoval
YouTube video by Dialogo ciudadano20
www.youtube.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🚨 "Nunca se había visto una narrativa tan deshumanizante hacia los migrantes."
En esta entrevista, nuestra presidenta @cjimenezdc.bsky.social analiza el impacto regional de las políticas migratorias de Trump y el uso del miedo como herramienta política.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dmi...
En esta entrevista, nuestra presidenta @cjimenezdc.bsky.social analiza el impacto regional de las políticas migratorias de Trump y el uso del miedo como herramienta política.
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dmi...
Reposted by Carolina Jimenez Sandoval
🚨 NEW: WOLA President @cjimenezdc.bsky.social co-authored a powerful piece in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs on how U.S. mass deportation policies are putting migrant women and girls at grave risk. 🧵
gjia.georgetown.edu/2025/05/06/g...
gjia.georgetown.edu/2025/05/06/g...
Gendered Consequences of U.S. Mass Deportations | GJIA
This article contends that increased rates of GBV, both domestically and internationally, must be anticipated as migrant women and girls are forcibly detained and compelled to “reverse migrate” to dan...
gjia.georgetown.edu
May 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🚨 NEW: WOLA President @cjimenezdc.bsky.social co-authored a powerful piece in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs on how U.S. mass deportation policies are putting migrant women and girls at grave risk. 🧵
gjia.georgetown.edu/2025/05/06/g...
gjia.georgetown.edu/2025/05/06/g...
The disappearance crisis in Mexico demands public policies that prioritize the voices of victims and allocate significant resources. The mothers of the disappeared need the full support of both the Mexican government and the international community. #BuscarSinMiedo
May 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The disappearance crisis in Mexico demands public policies that prioritize the voices of victims and allocate significant resources. The mothers of the disappeared need the full support of both the Mexican government and the international community. #BuscarSinMiedo
🚨Tremendamente preocupados con la noticia de la posible desaparición forzada del abogado Eduardo Torres de la ONG PROVEA en #Venezuela.
#PROVEA fue reconocida con el premio #WOLA de DDHH en 2024 por su lucha por los DDHH y la democracia en el país.
👉Exigimos total respeto a sus derechos.
#PROVEA fue reconocida con el premio #WOLA de DDHH en 2024 por su lucha por los DDHH y la democracia en el país.
👉Exigimos total respeto a sus derechos.
En caso de estar en custodia del Estado, exigimos que informe de inmediato sobre su paradero, y garantice su integridad física y vida.
May 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
🚨Tremendamente preocupados con la noticia de la posible desaparición forzada del abogado Eduardo Torres de la ONG PROVEA en #Venezuela.
#PROVEA fue reconocida con el premio #WOLA de DDHH en 2024 por su lucha por los DDHH y la democracia en el país.
👉Exigimos total respeto a sus derechos.
#PROVEA fue reconocida con el premio #WOLA de DDHH en 2024 por su lucha por los DDHH y la democracia en el país.
👉Exigimos total respeto a sus derechos.
Today, May 10, marks Mother’s Day in Mexico.
+127,000 people have disappeared, and their families continue the relentless search, often at great personal risk and with little to no support from authorities.
Today, we march alongside them to demand justice! #BuscarSinMiedo
+127,000 people have disappeared, and their families continue the relentless search, often at great personal risk and with little to no support from authorities.
Today, we march alongside them to demand justice! #BuscarSinMiedo
May 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Today, May 10, marks Mother’s Day in Mexico.
+127,000 people have disappeared, and their families continue the relentless search, often at great personal risk and with little to no support from authorities.
Today, we march alongside them to demand justice! #BuscarSinMiedo
+127,000 people have disappeared, and their families continue the relentless search, often at great personal risk and with little to no support from authorities.
Today, we march alongside them to demand justice! #BuscarSinMiedo
Reposted by Carolina Jimenez Sandoval
From Carolina Jimenez, President of the Washington Office on Latin America
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Warning for Democracy: Do Not Ignore the US Government Disappearing Migrants
elfaro.net
May 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
From Carolina Jimenez, President of the Washington Office on Latin America
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‼️ New article ‼️
📄 In this op-ed, WOLA's President @cjimenezdc.bsky.social explains why the illegal transfer of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador may violate international law—and how it echoes troubling patterns from the past that should not be ignored.
#migration #democracy #humanrights
📄 In this op-ed, WOLA's President @cjimenezdc.bsky.social explains why the illegal transfer of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador may violate international law—and how it echoes troubling patterns from the past that should not be ignored.
#migration #democracy #humanrights
I wrote this op-ed to explain why the illegal transfer of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador may constitute a crime under international law, and why it serves as a warning for democracy. The U.S. should not ignore this warning👇
elfaro.net/en/202505/op...
elfaro.net/en/202505/op...
Warning for Democracy: Do Not Ignore the US Government Disappearing Migrants
elfaro.net
May 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
‼️ New article ‼️
📄 In this op-ed, WOLA's President @cjimenezdc.bsky.social explains why the illegal transfer of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador may violate international law—and how it echoes troubling patterns from the past that should not be ignored.
#migration #democracy #humanrights
📄 In this op-ed, WOLA's President @cjimenezdc.bsky.social explains why the illegal transfer of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador may violate international law—and how it echoes troubling patterns from the past that should not be ignored.
#migration #democracy #humanrights